Bangkok Taxi Driver Suspended For Attacking Celeb’s Porsche
BANGKOK — When a hot young movie star cut off Udon Sutthison on Monday night in Bangkok, the taxi driver reached for his trusty slingshot. He scored a direct hit, shattering the driver's side window.
Thailand Will Seek Yingluck Extradition From London
BANGKOK — The foreign minister confirmed Tuesday morning that fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinawatra was in London and said Bangkok would seek her extradition.
Dozens Accused of Raping Phang Nga Teen Still at Large
PHANG NGA — Twenty-nine of 40 people accused of gang raping a minor last year are still at large as of Tuesday morning, police said.
Parts of Royal Crematorium to be Put in Museum
BANGKOK — Though demolition of King Bhumibol’s Royal Crematorium will soon begin, a top official today said that parts of the massive complex will be preserved.
Politicos Could Get Bigger Gifts, Anti-Graft Agency Hints
BANGKOK — Just as the junta’s No. 2 boss is under pressure to explain a collection of ultra luxury watches – which far exceeded the 3,000 baht value limit of gifts he can legally receive – the agency investigating him is raising a question.
Yingluck Watchers See Conspiracy in London Photos
BANGKOK — What appeared to be candid photos of fugitive former premiere Yingluck Shinawatra in London were – to her partisan supporters and detractors...
Thai Biz Law 101: So, It’s Time to Dissolve the Company
Why do companies dissolve? The common-sense answer? When a company ceases to do business, why keep it? Keeping dormant zombie companies incurs expenses for...
De Commune: A New Hope Hits Bangkok’s Club Scene
As New Year’s Eve just proved, the Bangkok nightlife is back with a vengeance, with new venues including De Commune, a worthy contender to the underground crown.
Curtain Call: Lido’s 50 Year Run to End in May (Photos)
BANGKOK — One of two independent cinemas in the heart of the city will close forever later this year, just a few days before its 50th birthday.
The Price of a Woman, Thailand Edition
“All women are whores, except my mother … but then again, she is a woman too,” goes an apocryphal quote alternately attributed to Napoleon...
